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Johannesburg - Airports management has apologized for the diverted flights that resulted in hundreds of World Cup fans missing the Spain-Germany semifinal in Durban.

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) said on Thursday it was investigating how six scheduled flights could not land at King Shaka International due to air traffic congestion. At least 600 fans bound for the semifinal on Wednesday missed the game.

ACSA has blamed some private aircrafts that defied instruction to divert to other airports. This clogged parking bays, making it impossible for other planes to land.

ACSA managing director Monhla Hlahla said she apologizes "to all South Africans, and most importantly, all fans that missed the opportunity to attend the semifinal in Durban."

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